Chhattisgarh - Tripārambh

Chhattisgarh is a heavily forested state in central India known for its temples and waterfalls. Near the capital Raipur, the town of Sirpur on the Mahanadi River is home to the red-brick Lakshmana Temple, decorated with carvings from Indian mythology. In the south, the city of Jagdalpur hosts the Sanjay Market on Sundays, a bartering place for local tribes. The majestic Chitrakoot Falls lie to the northwest.

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Best Time To Visit

Winter in Chhattisgarh is from October to February. This is the most pleasant season for a trip when the state comes alive with festivals - the Gond Festival of Madai or Dussehra in Bastar. From outdoor adventure travels to sipiritual tours to the holy sites, this season offers the best of the state.

For nature lovers, the Monsoon is the best season to enjoy. Lush greenery brings alive the rivers, waterfalls and lakes. It is the season to enjoy treks through the hills and hot local foods. Check the weather forecast since the rains can make it quite difficult to access certain forest regions. This is the season of festivals including the Kudargarh Mahotsav (July), Teeja and Pola Festivals (August) and Ratanpur Mahotsav (September).

Summers make a good time to visit if you prefer less crowds. The heat is a deterrant for most tourists. Summers are also a great season for wildlife spotting. The watering holes attract all the animals out making chances of spotting very high.

Temperatures
Oct-Feb: 14-30°C
Mar-Jun: 21-42°C
Jul-Sep: 27-37°C

How to Reach

By Air: Chhattisgarh’s Swami Vivekananda Airport is the state's passenger airport, situated 15 km away from its capital city, Raipur. It has regular flights from major cities across India including Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Indore, Kolkata and Jaipur amongst others. The airport is around 14 km from the Raipur Junction railwya station and the Bus terminal. You can use the public and private taxis available to reach your destination.

By Road: There are 11 national highways passing through Chhattisgarh making it extremely easily accessible by road. NH-6 between Mumbai and Kolkata, NH-78 between Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand, NH-43 between Raipur to Vishakhapatnam are few of them. Inter-state buses are popular due to the affordability and connectivity to neighbouring states as well as internally within the state. There are many private bus services for long distances offering a more comfortable journey.

By Rail: Raipur and Bilaspir junctions are the two major railway stations of Chhattisgarh. They are well connected to most routes across the country. The Rajdhani Express, Chhattisgarh Express, Gitanjali Express, Vishakhapatnam-Mumbai LLT Express, Gandhidham-Puri Express are some of the famous trains passing through the state.